Cleopatra VII Philopator
Ancient Egypt
69 BCE – 30 BCE · Egyptian (Macedonian Greek)
Queen of the Nile
3 lessons on the calendar
Aug 1
Octavian Captures Alexandria
30 BCE
Aug 12
Cleopatra Dies (Traditional Date)
30 BCE
Sep 2
Battle of Actium
31 BCE
About
Cleopatra VII was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt — brilliant, multilingual, and strategically formidable. She allied with Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony to protect her kingdom, becoming one of the ancient world's most powerful and legendary figures.
Key Facts
Last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
Spoke nine languages — the first Ptolemaic ruler to learn Egyptian
Allied with Julius Caesar and bore him a son, Caesarion
Her partnership with Mark Antony ended with her death in 30 BCE
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